No. 086 Rural Tourism in San Agustín

San Agustín is a small Mayan community located in the south of the Yucatán State, away from the city and with almost no communications signal, which is why the local cooperative offers you the opportunity of disconnecting and instead enjoy the serenity of the place.

One of the activities you can perform is the bike tour in a 5.5-mile pathway where you will visit an apiary, and accompanied by a local guide, you will learn about the natural resources, flora, and fauna from the region. On your way back, you can tour around the community and observe some economic activities performed by the inhabitants, such as the production of charcoal, wooden furniture, handcrafts carved in wood, hammocks, vegetables, and medicinal plants harvest. To finish, you will be able to explore an archeological site located within the community, where you can appreciate different characteristics that tell part of the Maya people history and their way of life.

As part of the experience, you will taste delicious dishes and Yucatecan snacks prepared with local crops and with a special seasoning, served at the cooperative’s restaurant. Besides, if you want, you can enjoy a quiet evening under the moonlight, as the cooperative offers accommodation in a camping area. The area has restrooms and showers.